• Principal Software Engineer

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    Microsoft Power Platform and D365 is a rapidly growing business at Microsoft and is considered one of the leaders in Software as a Service in the world of business applications. Power platform provides the best showcase for innovations across Microsoft weaving multiple technologies Synapse, Cosmos DB, Spark, SQL, Data Lake, Blob store and Substrate.

     

    We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team.

     

    In this role your expertise in C#/C++ and database technologies will be crucial in identifying and driving solutions to improve our infrastructure, platform and application efficiencies. In addition, you will work with our finance teams to drive insightful analysis into customer segments, creating better business opportunities.

     

    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

    Responsibilities

    + Work across platform and application engineering teams to detect and address inefficiencies in our infrastructure, offering data-driven recommendations and driving resolution.

    + Develop and maintain AI solutions, analytics, reporting solutions, and pipelines aimed at enhancing our operational, financial, and efficiency objectives.

    + Generate insights related to customer segmentation, opportunities for reducing costs, and improving operational efficiency.

    + Engage in design discussions to advocate for and drive general improvements across our technology stack.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

    + 5+ years of industry software engineering experience.

    Other Requirements:

    + Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

    + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with software design and architecture and a track record of working on infrastructure and design optimizations.

    + Some data science and AI(LLM) experience is preferred.

     

    Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

     

    Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 15, 2025

     

    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .